LEOPOLDO A. SANCHEZ M.
Home Address
Work Address
4. N. Seminary Terrace
St. Louis, MO. 63105
(314) 727-0733
salsasanchez@juno.com
801 Seminary Place
St. Louis, MO. 63105
(314) 505-7273
sanchezl@csl.edu
EDUCATION
2003
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
Concentration: Systematic Theology
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Dissertation Area: Spirit Christology
Dissertation Title: Receiver, Bearer, and Giver of God’s Spirit: Jesus’ Life and Mission in
the Spirit as a Ground for Understanding Christology, Trinity, and Proclamation.
1999
Concordia Theological Seminary, Ft. Wayne
Major: Historical Theology
Masters of Divinity (M.Div.)
Research Area: Liberation Theologies
1995
Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon
Bachelors of Arts (B.A.)
Major: Theology / Minor: Psychology / Other: Music
Summa cum laude
EXPERIENCE
2011-Present
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
Associate Professor of Systematic
Theology
2006-Present
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
2004-2011
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
Assistant Professor of Systematic
Theology
2003-2004
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
Deployed Professional Staff, First
Director of the Center for Hispanic
Studies / Centro de Estudios Hispanos
Immanuel Lutheran Church, San José,
California / Hispanic Inst. of Theol.
HONORS / AWARDS
2007-Present
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
2002-2003
The Pew Charitable Trusts
The Werner R.H. Krause and Elizabeth
Ringger Krause Chair for Hispanic
Ministries
Dissertation Year Awardee, Hispanic
Theological Initiative (HTI)
2002-2003
Word & World Journal
Winner of the 2003 Word & World
Essay Prize for Doctoral Candidates
2001-2002
The Pew Charitable Trusts
Mentoring Year Awardee, HTI
2000-2001
The Pew Charitable Trusts
Doctoral Year Awardee, HTI
PUBLICATIONS
Books
2011
Teología de la santificación. La espiritualidad del cristiano. St. Louis, Missouri: Editorial
2005
Pneumatología. El Espíritu Santo y la espiritualidad de la iglesia. St. Louis, Missouri:
Concordia, 2011 (forthcoming).
Editorial Concordia, 2005.
Articles
2011
“‘The Poor You Will Always Have With You’: A Biblical View of People in Need,” in
TBA (Concordia Seminary Press, forthcoming)
2011
“Pneumatology: Key to Understanding the Trinity,” in Who Is God? (The Association of
Confessional Lutherans & Luther Academy, forthcoming).
2011
“More Promise Than Ambiguity: Pneumatological Christology as a Model for Ecumenical
Engagement,” in Alberto L. García and Susan K. Wood, eds., Critical Issues in
Ecclesiology (Grand Rapids, Mich.: Wm. B. Eerdmans, 2011).
2011
“The Global South Meets North America: Confessional Lutheran Identity In Light of
Changing Christian Demographics,” Concordia Journal 37/1 (2011): 39-56.
2010
“Individualism, Indulgence, and the Mind of Christ: Making Room for the Neighbor and
the Father,” in Robert Kolb, ed., The American Mind Meets the Mind of Christ (St. Louis:
Concordia Seminary Press, 2010).
2010
“The Struggle to Express Our Hope,” LOGIA: A Journal of Lutheran Theology 19/1
(Epiphany 2010): 25-31.
2009
“Do Divine Election and Human Justification Still Matter to the World?—Making Room
for the Broader Anthropological Significance of Traditional Doctrines,” Testamentum
Imperium 2 (2009): 1-17.
2009
“Toward an Ecclesiology of Catholic Unity and Mission in the Borderlands: Reflections
from a Lutheran Latino Theologian,” Concordia Journal 35/1 (2009): 17-34.
2006
“Praying to God the Father in the Spirit: Reclaiming the Church’s Participation in the Son’s
Prayer Life,” Concordia Journal 32/3 (2006): 274-295.
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2006
“A Missionary Theology of the Holy Spirit: The Father’s Anointing of Christ and Its
Implications for the Church in Mission,” Missio Apostolica 14/1 (2006): 28-40.
2004
“What Does Japan Have To Do With Either Latin America Or U.S. Hispanics?: Reading
Kazoh Kitamori’s ‘Theology of the Pain of God’ From A Latino Perspective,” Missio
Apostolica 12/1 (2004): 36-47.
2003
“God against Us and for Us: Preaching Jesus in the Spirit,” Word & World 24/2 (2003):
134-145.
Other Publications
2006-Present
Contributor to Homiletical Helps, Concordia Journal.
2011
“‘Father, Forgive Them…’ (Good Friday),” in The Way of Grace: A Sermon Series on the
Sacraments (St. Louis: Concordia Seminary Press, 2011), 33-37.
2010
“Can’t We All Get Along?: Christian Unity Is a Gift and a Task,” in Lutheranism 101 (St.
Louis: CPH, 2010).
2010
“Galilean Neighbor on My Mind.” ConcordiaTheology.Org (October 10, 2010).
2010
“Arizona Neighbor on My Mind.” ConcordiaTheology.Org (May 3, 2010).
2010
“Celebrando un mensaje: reacción a la ponencia de Bustamante,” Revista Teológica 167
(2010): 47-53.
2010
Guest editor, translator, and contributor in special bilingual issue of LOGIA: A Journal of
Lutheran Theology 19/1 (Epiphany 2010) on Latin American & U.S. Latino Lutheranism.
“Latino and Lutheran? Introduction,” 5-6.
“The Struggle to Express Our Hope,” 25-31.
“Immigrants Among Us: What Are Confessional Lutherans To Do?,” 57-58.
2009
“Immigration,” Salsa Worship,” and “Presentation of Children,” in Miguel A De La Torre,
ed., Hispanic American Religious Cultures, 2 vols. (Santa Barbara: ABC-CLIO, 2009).
2009
“Easter 3, You’re Embarrasing Me!,” “Easter 4, Oh, No, My Purse!,” “Easter 3, John 21:114 (15-19), Again and Again and Again!,” and “Easter 4, John 10:22-30, Safe in his Name,”
in Concordia Pulpit Resources 20/2 (2009): 8, 28-31.
2008
Guest editor, translator, and contributor in special bilingual issue of Missio Apostolica 16/1
(2008) on issues in Hispanic/Latino theology and missions.
“El Futuro es Hispano-Latino/The Future is Hispanic/Latino,” 1-4.
“Misión e inmigración. Pedagogía para trabajar entre los inmigrantes”, 70-74.
“Pedagogy for Working Among the Poor: Something To Talk about before Going
on Your Next Short-Term Mission Trip,” 81-84.
2006
“Who Is the Holy Spirit? What Does He Do?,” The Lutheran Witness 125/6 (June 2006):
6-10.
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2005
Review of Israel Galindo, El arte de la enseñanza cristiana: Elementos esenciales para
llegar a ser un(a) buen(a) maestro(a), in Missio Apostolica 13/1 (2005): 77-78.
SERVICE TO CHURCH AND WORLD
Local
2009-Present
Lutheran Hour Ministries
Contributor to Spanish-language preaching
program Para el camino.
2007-Present
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
Contributor to Spanish Worship and En
Conjunto Table Talks, Center for Hispanic
Studies.
2011
Zion Lutheran Church, Harvester
Speaker, “What You Don’t Know About the 21st
Century Rise of Global South Christianity and Its
Impact in North America (Feb. 16, 23).
2011
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
Speaker, “Five Things You Really Need to
Know Before Reaching Out to Hispanics in the
U.S.,” Reaching Out Together Conference (Feb.
12).
2010
Lutheran World Relief
Presenter to the LWR Board of Directors on
“Crossing Borders: On Mission and Mercy in
Galilee” (St. Louis, MO., Sept. 13, 2010).
2009
Lutherans in Medical Missions
Participant and presenter on “The Marriage of
the Gospel & the Care of the Body” and
participant at the 5th LIMM Forum (Mar. 20-21).
2008
St. Louis University High School
Presenter on “Immigration and Faith” (Oct. 30).
2008
Lutheran High School South
Presenter to faculty and staff on “A Lutheran
Spirituality for the Lutheran School” (May 20).
2008
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
Presenter and Panel Participant at Multi-Ethnic
Symposium “Expressions of Hope” (Jan. 28-29).
2008
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
Presenter at Deaconess Retreat, Mercy Center,
on “Spirituality and Spiritual Gifts” (Mar. 8).
2007
Chapel of the Cross, St. Peters
Presenter at Wednesday Night Family Bible
Hour on “Spirit and the Cross” (April 11, 18).
2007
The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
Participant in the Blue Ribbon Task Force on
Hispanic Ministry (Jan. 16-18).
2006
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
Representative to the Synodically-mandated 5-01
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Colloquium on the involvement of CUS schools
and seminaries in promoting missions (Oct. 4-5).
2006
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
Presenter at Lay Bible Institute on “What Does
the Indwelling of the Spirit in Christ Mean For
You?” (Jan.-Feb. 2006).
2009-Present
Mt. Calvary Luth. Ch., Brentwood
Confirmation Instructor
2008-Present
Mt. Calvary Luth. Ch., Brentwood
Adult Formation Team
2006-Present
Mt. Calvary Luth. Ch., Brentwood
Various preaching, Bible study, and music
performance assignments during the year
2009-Present
4th LCMS Hispanic Natl. Convention
Vice-President Elect of the 4th Hisp. Natl. Conv.
2008-2010
LCMS Committee on Church Lit.
Member by appointment of LCMS President.
2008-2010
Lutherans in Medical Missions
Member of the Board of Directors.
2008-2010
Lutheran Society for Missiology
Member of the Board of Directors.
2009
Association of Theological Schools
Presenter at A Roundtable Seminar for Newly
Appointed Faculty (October 16-18).
2008-2009
Wabash Center for Teaching and
Learning in Theology and Religion
Member of the Colloquy on Teaching for
Congregational
National
Latino/a at Colleges, Universities, and
Theological Schools (July 22-28, 2008, Jan. 29Feb. 1, 2009, and June 17-22, 2009).
2008
Association of Theological Schools
Participant at the Consultation for Hispanics/
Latino(a)s in Theological Education II. Dialogue
for Excellence: Best Practices for Service and
Development of Hispanic/Latino(a) Faculty (Oct.
24-26)
Pastoral/Missions Conferences/Events
2011
New City Music 2011 Conference,
Louis, MO.
Plenary Address, “Five or More Things You
Need to Know About the Global: Implications
for Church Musicians”; Presenter, “Latin
American & Caribbean Styles Class.”
2011
Concordia Seminary Continuing Ed.,
St. Paul Luth. Ch., Melrose Park, IL.
Guest Speaker, “Theology and Music in
Hispanic Lutheran Key” (in Spanish)
2011
2nd Hispanic Lutheran Theol. Consult.
Presenter on “Understanding 2nd and 3rd
5
Generation Hispanics: Questions and
Implications for the Church” (March 16, 2011)
2010
Hispanic Roundtable, Livermore, CA.
CNH District
Presenter on Issues in Hispanic Theology and
Missions (Oct. 1-2, 2010) (in Spanish)
2010
Continuing Education Event, Flathead
Lake, Montana, CTS
Guest speaker, “Jesus and the Spirit: Spirit
Christology for the Parish Pastor” (Aug. 2-6,
upcoming).
2010
LCMS Convention, Houston, Texas
Devotion leader (July 16, upcoming).
2010
Intl. Luth. Council Conf., Ft. Wayne
Presenter on “Confessional Lutheran Identity in
a World of Changing Religious Demographics: A
North American Perspective” (June 4).
2010
Regional Pastoral Conference, Texas
Guest speaker on “Issues in Hispanic Missions”
(Jan. 12).
2006-2010
1s t- 5th CHS Annual Lecture(s) in
Hispanic/Latino Theology & Missions
Organizer, Wyneken Auditorium, Concordia
Seminary, St. Louis.
2009
3rd LCMS Hispanic Natl. Conv., Florida Respondent to Roberto Bustamante’s keynote
address, workshop presenter (July, 22-24). (in
Spanish)
2009
Congress on Lutheran Confes., Minn.
Guest speaker on “Pneumatology: Key to
Understanding the Trinity,” ACL/Luther
Academy (April 24).
2008
First Nations Conf., Neah Bay, Wash.
Seminary observer and participant (Sept. 14-21).
2008
NID Pastoral Conf., Racine, Wisc.
Guest speaker on “A Confessional Lutheran
Approach to Issues in Hispanic Missions” (Oct.
8).
2008
Inland Empire Conf., Leavenworth,
Wash.
Guest Speaker and Preacher, Spring Pastors’
Conference, on “Issues in U.S. Hispanic
Missions” (April 13-16).
2007
1st Hispanic Lutheran Theol. Consult.
Organizer, Presidents Room, Concordia
Seminary, St. Louis (Oct. 29-31).
2007
Pittsburgh Pastoral Conference
Guest Speaker, “Themes in Spirit Christology”
(May 15).
2006
Southern Illinois-Missouri (SIMO)
Guest Speaker on “Outreach to Hispanics” (Nov.
10).
International
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2011
Bible Faith Lutheran Church (India)
Keynote Speaker and Homilist, Telugu Pastors’
Symposium on the Holy Spirit, and Guest
Instructor, BFLC Seminary, Guntur, India (Jan.
10-14, 2011).
2009
Iglesia Evangélica Luterana de Panamá Guest Instructor, Deaconess Formation Program,
LCMS World Mission & LCMS World Relief &
Human Care (May 24-28, 2009).
2008
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ghana Guest Instructor, West Africa Luther Academy
Conference, Tema, Ghana, Luther Academy
(Aug. 18-22)
2008
Iglesia Evangélica Unida (IEU)
Guest Instructor, La Habana, Cuba, Cuban
Lutheran Fellowship
2007
Iglesia Luter. Confes. Chile (IELCHI)
Guest Instructor, South America Luther
Academy Conference, Luther Academy
2007
Iglesia Luterana de Venezuela (ILV)
Guest Instructor, Instituto Teológico Juan de
Frías, Venezuela Lutheran Mission Partnership
(May 25- June 4)
2007
Iglesia Ev. Luterana Argentina (IELA)
Guest Instructor, Seminario Concordia, Buenos
Aires, Institute for Mission Studies (Mar. 23April 1)
2006
LCMS World Relief and Human Care Guest Instructor, Seminaries of the GKPI
(Medan) and the HKBP (Pematangsiantar),
North Sumatra, Indonesia
MEMBERSHIPS
American Academy of Religion (AAR)
Asociación para la educación teológica hispana (AETH)
Lutheran Society for Missiology (LSFM)
St. Louis Civic Orchestra (SLCO), Double-Bass Player
LANGUAGES
Fluent in English and Spanish. Reading knowledge of Latin, German, French, Italian,
Portuguese, and Koine Greek. Basic knowledge of Biblical Hebrew.
PERSONAL / FAMILY
Married to Tracy Lynn (Von Behren). Children: Lucas Antonio, Ana Victoria.
Born in Concepción, Chile. Raised in Panamá, Rep. of Panamá. U.S. Resident.
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